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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A810 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 13 months later than the FX78 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A810 matches up vs the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FX78

 A810 FX78 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Canon A810

 FX78 A810 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FX78

 A810 FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A810 compared to the FX78.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and FX78.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A810 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer A810 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography factors
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic FX78
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171g (0.38 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 200 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $99 $210